University Route

School Direct Route

In addition to the well-established and highly regarded University routes, the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust is delighted to be working in partnership with Willingdon Community School to offer School Direct, a school-led route into teaching.

This new path into teaching is a way to gain the qualifications and practical skills you need to become a teacher while learning on the job. You'll be based in a school while you study. Courses last for one full academic year (September - July) and involve two placements. Although you will not be able to choose where your placements will be, Willingdon Community School do their best to place you near your home.

Successful completion leads to a PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). There is a strong likelihood that your school may offer employment afterwards.